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Wethersfield CT -- September 19, 2008 - Agnes Ikotun, owner of AI Virtual Solutions LLC, has been awarded IVAA Ethics Check award status by the International Virtual Assistant Association (IVAA).

IVAA, the educational and credentialing association for the virtual assisting industry, awards the Ethics Check designation to virtual assistants passing an examination that assesses the virtual assistant’s business ethics competencies in key areas including billing issues, conflict of interest, privacy and confidentiality and the ability to perform the work.

The IVAA Ethics Check examination and Code of Ethics were designed to mitigate mistrust and serve to enable e-services internationally. They do so by bringing a single ethical benchmark to the diverse e-marketplace, setting a standard for cross-border business practices, helping ethical VAs set themselves apart from others, and helping prospective contractors to find e-service providers with a confirmed ethical foundation.

In accordance with IVAA Code of Ethics, Ms. Ikotun agrees to always exercise integrity, honesty and diligence in carrying out her professional duties and responsibilities. Safeguarding the interest of colleagues and clients and will not knowingly be a party to any illegal or unethical activity.

Ms. Ikotun believes that good business ethics should be a part of every business. Her key values are centered on excellence, integrity, and the desire to be an instrument in the success of her clients. Her motto is to treat everyone the way she also wants to be treated.

Agnes Ikotun specializes in providing virtual assistant services for coaches, speakers and authors around the globe.

For more information, contact:
Agnes Ikotun, Chief Virtual Assistant
AI Virtual Solutions, LLC
Phone:  (860) 869-3525
E-Mail: info@aivirtualsolutions.com
Website: www.aivirtualsolutions.com

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